SteveS Posted November 12, 2009 Share Hi I have been using my Eggbeaters C for about two years now and they are tired (have already done a seal / bearing replacment on them which only lasted six months). My question is how does the Candy's compare to eggbeaters. Shamus has some demo Candy SL's for R 800. Has anyone got experience with both types and which do you prefare? If I don't go for the demo Candys I will end up bying the Eggbeater SC. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted November 12, 2009 Share Have used both. Pretty much 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. Did find that eggbeaters cleared mud slightly better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimby Posted November 12, 2009 Share Good question. I'd like to add - What are the main differences between the C and SL that make the SL's lighter and more expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRBVI Posted November 13, 2009 Share Hi Steve, I have used both and find for longer rides or chasing around the bike park (Lots of standing) my feet hurt around the cleats on the eggbeaters. The Candys offer a better platform to spread my bulk over the pedal without the discomfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 13, 2009 Share As far as I'm aware, you cannot service the Candy's whereas the normal Eggbeaters you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted November 13, 2009 Share Thug I went to the eggbeater website, there are rebuild kits for the Candy. I think the Smarties could not be rebuilt. Maybe Shamus can give us the low down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted November 13, 2009 Share Goldmember. That would make the Candys ideal for the SS, considering all the standing being done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted November 13, 2009 Share Have used both. Pretty much 6 of one' date=' half a dozen of the other. Did find that eggbeaters cleared mud slightly better though.[/quote']the other main difference is the area in contact with the studs of your shoe. I have indicated the contact area in REDThe Candy's body is longer and therefore contact more of the shoe. In my opinion it is easier to "clip out" and rest the foot on the Candy - should you need to - than with the Eggbeater a misconception about the Eggbeaters is that you press down on the wings - The contact area is indicated in RED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted November 13, 2009 Share Good question. I'd like to add - What are the main differences between the C and SL that make the SL's lighter and more expensive? Both Eggbeater and Candy C have a Chrome axleBoth Eggbeater and Candy Sl have a Steel axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted November 13, 2009 Share As far as I'm aware' date=' you cannot service the Candy's whereas the normal Eggbeaters you can.[/quote'] ALL Candy and Eggbeater pedals can be serviced - Service kits area avaialble for both types of pedals. The kits differ so get the correct one. There are no service kits for Smarty's and MXR's, but this does not mean that they cannot be serviced. Both these pedals use a cone and ball bearing system - this system seems to require a little adjustment at times. It is quite simple to do and instuctions are available. The problems we have picked up with the Smarty's have been because the minor tweeking has not been done and the ball bearings have fallen out of the pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted November 14, 2009 Share Thanks Shamus. I have ordered the green Candy SL's. THey will work perfectly with my Green Scadal 29er SS. (PS. Are the cleats exactly the same for Candys and Eggbeaters?)SteveS2009-11-14 02:26:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugheaddave Posted November 14, 2009 Share IMHO they are both K@K, stick with shimano SPD, slightly heavier, but will last you much longer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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